GANAKA, Rt. Rev. (Dr) Gabriel Gonsum

clergyman, teacher. Catholic Bishop of Jos; chairman. Administrative Board and Social Development De partment, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Lagos, Born at Pankshin, Plateau State May 24, 1937; Education: Holy Cross Catholic School, Pankshin, 1944-1948; Sacred Heart School, Shendam, 1949-1951; St. Theresa's Minor Seminary, Ibadan, 1952-1957, St. Peter & Paul Major Seminary, Ibadan, 1957-1959studied Philosophy; and later Theo logy 1961-65; ordained priest, July 4, 1965, during his probation period, was tutor & housemaster, St. John Vianney Seminary, Barakin Ladi, 1960-1961; became assistant parish priest in Shendam 1965-1966; atten ded Pontifical Urban University, Rome and got (S.T.L) Masters degree in Theology 1967 and S.T.D)Doctorate in Sacred Theology — 1970, served as Education and Projects Secretary, Jos Diocese,June —December, 1970; acting secretary and later secretary, Social Welfare Department, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Lagos, 1971 - 1972; Assist ant Secretary General, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, 1972, ordained Anxiliary Bishop of Jos, Sept. 1973, served as Secretary General, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Lagos, 1973-74; appointed…